San Francisco @ Seattle props

Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this game is forecasted by the predictive model to see just 126.2 offensive plays run: the 4th-lowest number on the slate this week. Opposing offenses teams have been unwilling to test the pass defense of the 49ers, totaling the 5th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a mere 29.8 per game) this year. When talking about pocket protection (and the ramifications it has on all passing offense stats), the offensive line of the Seattle Seahawks ranks as the 3rd-worst in the NFL this year. This year, the imposing San Francisco 49ers defense has surrendered a paltry 62.7% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing wide receivers: the 10th-best rate in football. The San Francisco 49ers linebackers grade out as the 4th-best LB corps in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.

The 49ers are a 5-point favorite in this game, likely creating a running game script. Our trusted projections expect the 49ers as the 6th-least pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 53.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast the 49ers to call the 5th-fewest total plays among all teams this week with 62.5 plays, based on their underlying propensities and game dynamics. When it comes to protecting the quarterback (and the effect it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the 49ers profiles as the 10th-worst in the league this year. As it relates to safeties in pass coverage, Seattle's safety corps has been great this year, profiling as the best in the NFL.

The 49ers are a 5-point favorite in this game, likely creating a running game script. Our trusted projections expect the 49ers as the 6th-least pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 53.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast the 49ers to call the 5th-fewest total plays among all teams this week with 62.5 plays, based on their underlying propensities and game dynamics. When it comes to protecting the quarterback (and the effect it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the 49ers profiles as the 10th-worst in the league this year. Deebo Samuel's 61.1% Adjusted Completion% this year marks a meaningful regression in his receiving ability over last year's 69.3% mark.

Based on the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this game is forecasted by the predictive model to see just 126.2 offensive plays run: the 4th-lowest number on the slate this week. Opposing offenses teams have been unwilling to test the pass defense of the 49ers, totaling the 5th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a mere 29.8 per game) this year. When talking about pocket protection (and the ramifications it has on all passing offense stats), the offensive line of the Seattle Seahawks ranks as the 3rd-worst in the NFL this year. The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has conceded the 9th-lowest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (72.3%) to TEs this year (72.3%). The San Francisco 49ers linebackers grade out as the 4th-best LB corps in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.

A passing game script is indicated by the Seahawks being a -5-point underdog this week. The projections expect the Seahawks to be the 6th-most pass-focused team on the slate this week with a 59.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The model projects Kenneth Walker to garner 4.7 targets in this game, on average, placing him in the 98th percentile among running backs. Kenneth Walker's 14.3% Target% this year represents a remarkable growth in his passing game usage over last year's 7.4% figure.

The San Francisco 49ers have run the 3rd-most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a colossal 61.2 plays per game. The projections expect Brandon Aiyuk to accumulate 7.5 targets in this week's game, on balance, ranking him in the 82nd percentile when it comes to WRs. With a terrific 4.2 adjusted catches per game (75th percentile) this year, Brandon Aiyuk places as one of the top WRs in the league in the league. This year, the deficient Seahawks pass defense has been torched for a monstrous 69.2% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing wide receivers: the 6th-worst rate in the NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers have run the 3rd-most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a colossal 61.2 plays per game. Jordan Mason has gone out for more passes this season (60.2% Route Participation Rate in games he has played) than he did last season (6.5%). Jordan Mason's 1.4 adjusted catches per game this year indicates a meaningful gain in his receiving prowess over last year's 0.3 figure.